Captains skate at home for Icecats for the last time

This week's game preparation meant a little bit more than usual for the two senior captains of the No. 6 Arizona Icecats. With No. 19 Arizona State on tap this weekend for a two game set, the "Madhouse on Main Street" will be rocking more than usual, ready to give its two leaders the fond farewell they deserve.

"I'm ready to go out and use my communication degree to my advantage," says defenseman Bill Pardue with a sarcastic laugh. "I'm all set competitively though. (Hockey) has been my life since I was six years old, but now that it's almost over, it's time to go to the next level in life and see what I can do." [Read article]

Arizona may have found its left fielder after a nine-game search.

Regular third baseman Trevor Crowe played in the outfield all throughout last weekend's series against California Irvine and quickly made the adjustment. The freshman knocked a double and five singles and did not commit an error all weekend.

"I'm just trying to do what's best for the team," Crowe said. "As long as I get to hit, I'm happy." [Read article]

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) stopped by UA yesterday afternoon to spend 45 minutes with Arizona head basketball coach Lute Olson.

"He is a big basketball fan," Olson said. "He must stay up late in D.C. to watch the games."

McCain will also be in Tempe for the weekend matchup against Olson's squad and Arizona State.

"He is going to be at Saturday's game," Olson said. "I think that he is going to be pretty neutral this weekend. It was just good to see him." [Read article]